Environment

The sixteenth edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the Convention on Biological Diversity was held in Cali (Colombia) in October, where a broad discussion took place regarding the progress and fulfillment of the goals of the...

It has been 12 years since Randall Arauz, began his fight to protect marine species in Costa Rica, mainly hammerhead sharks.Randall Arauz, a Costa Rican marine biologist with a PhD in Marine Sciences, has been working on marine conservation...

Since January 5, the Poás volcano began a new activity that has made experts follow it closely and even generate warnings for the population that visits the National Park.Journalists spoke with volcanologist María Martínez, from the Volcanological and Seismological...

When I first came to Costa Rica 11 years ago I immediately began consulting services pertaining to water proofing and mold remediation/prevention industries.  At that time I was fully aware that structures in Costa Rica were susceptible to water...

2024 will be remembered as the hottest year in history, even though 2023 was defined as a year with the highest temperatures. The average temperature was 0.13°C warmer than the previous record, corresponding to 2016.The global average near-surface temperature...

Costa Rican coffee, famous for its exceptional quality, is now seeking to differentiate itself in the international market, through a project that will guarantee zero deforestation throughout its production process and that will directly benefit more than 2,678 coffee...

The Latin American region is setting a milestone in global environmental transformation through the coordinated and ambitious implementation of the Kigali Amendment, setting a precedent in reducing the environmental impact of the HVAC industry.The regional commitment is highlighted by...

The camera traps of the Las Oncas Foundation - focused on the long-term monitoring of jaguars in the Osa Peninsula and the Talamanca Mountain Range as well as the protection of their environment - recently captured Negro. He is...

Last September 2024, the preventive closure of the Palo Verde National Park was generated, due to the torrential and constant downpours suffered in the country, which affected the main access road to the aforementioned National Park, making it difficult...

A recent report from the Internal Audit of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) highlights the risks of possible electricity rationing in Costa Rica, derived from adverse climatic factors and weaknesses in the management of strategic risks of the...